Fragrance comparison

Mojave Ghost vs Lilas Exquis

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10,425 ratings analysed

Mojave Ghost

Byredo

3.919,910 votes

Rank #2,368 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lilas Exquis

Jacques Fath

3.79515 votes

Rank #4,965 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilas Exquis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mojave Ghost
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lilas Exquis
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Mojave Ghost3/7

Lilas Exquis4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mojave Ghost
Community sentiment: Mojave Ghost
Longevity: Lilas Exquis
Sillage & projection: Lilas Exquis
Value for money: Lilas Exquis
Versatility: Lilas Exquis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mojave Ghost

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mojave GhostByredo

Lilas ExquisJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 9,910 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 515 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerMojave GhostRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

8,693 votes

33%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

411 votes

Category winnerMojave GhostMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLilas Exquis

SillageLilas Exquis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value53

Category winnerLilas ExquisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

violet70%

musky60%

fruity50%

floral100%

green91%

musky83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SapodillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart

VioletMagnoliaSandalwood

Base

AmbergrisCedarMusk

Top

HyacinthBlueberryBergamot

Heart

LilacLilyVioletLime (Linden) BlossomAngelicaMagnolia

Base

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmbroxanWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Violet, Magnolia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLilas ExquisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex39

Women58

Men2

Unisex26

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews617

Overall rank#4,965

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerMojave GhostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mojave Ghost is a sheer, floral-woody fragrance from Byredo. It opens with the unique, sweet scent of sapodilla fruit before melting into a clean violet and sandalwood heart. It sits close to the skin, offering a polite, airy profile that works comfortably in office settings or during warmer spring days when you want …

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Lilas Exquis is a green, photorealistic floral that captures the spirit of a spring morning. Built around a dominant lilac accord, it features sharp, fresh hyacinth and a soft, lingering musky base. It is a crisp, natural scent that works beautifully for daily wear during spring, appealing to anyone who prefers botani…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mojave Ghost or Lilas Exquis?

Lilas Exquis takes 4 of 7 categories. Mojave Ghost is rated 3.91/5 from 9,910 votes; Lilas Exquis is rated 3.79/5 from 515 votes. Choose Mojave Ghost for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lilas Exquis for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mojave Ghost or Lilas Exquis?

Lilas Exquis lasts longest (Lilas Exquis 69/100, Mojave Ghost 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mojave Ghost or Lilas Exquis?

Lilas Exquis projects furthest (Lilas Exquis 63/100, Mojave Ghost 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mojave Ghost and Lilas Exquis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Violet, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Mojave Ghost or Lilas Exquis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lilas Exquis is the stronger pick. For winter, Mojave Ghost is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mojave Ghost and Lilas Exquis?

Mojave Ghost has top notes of Sapodilla and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Violet, Magnolia and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris, Cedar and Musk. Lilas Exquis has top notes of Hyacinth, Blueberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Lily, Violet and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambroxan and Woody Notes.